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General Information

Location
Atrium Health Stanly
301 Yadkin Street
Albemarle & Stanly County, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist

Description & Requirements

Join Wake Forest Emergency Providers as an Emergency Physician in Albemarle, North Carolina—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

Wake Forest Emergency Providers, affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest School of Medicine, delivers high-quality emergency care across Hospital Emergency Departments and Free-Standing Emergency Departments throughout the Greater Charlotte Market and Central and Northwest North Carolina. Our physicians practice in settings that offer a strong sense of community and teamwork, while benefiting from the clinical resources, academic collaboration, and innovation of a leading nonprofit health system.

Highlights
  • Atrium Health Stanly Emergency Department
  • 12-hour shifts w/ Physician-led scheduling
  • Additional compensation available for a nocturnist position
  • 24-bed Emergency Department with modern resources and treatment spaces
  • Dedicated behavioral health holding area within the ED for safe, specialized patient management
  • Annual ED visits: 20,000 – 40,000; Steady patient flow with diverse clinical exposure
  • 3 APP shifts daily, deliver 30-36 hours of APP support 
  • Attached community hospital with comprehensive inpatient services, including:
    • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) – Surgery – Orthopedics – Gastroenterology (GI) – Cardiology – Inpatient Behavioral Health 
  • EPIC EMR
  • Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
  • Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

Training and/or Experience Required
  • Emergency Medicine Board Certified / Board Eligible
  • North Carolina Medical License (or eligibility)

Benefits
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Competitive retirement options, including a 403(b) plan with up to 10% employer contributions and an additional 457(b) deferred compensation plan
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance with tail coverage
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances of up to $6000 annually
  • Sign-On bonus and relocation assistance eligible

About Albemarle & Stanly County, North Carolina
Located in the scenic Piedmont region of North Carolina, Albemarle and Stanly County offer the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to big-city amenities just an hour from Charlotte. The area is known for its natural beauty, with lakes, rivers, and forests ideal for hiking, boating, and fishing. Albemarle's historic downtown features beautifully restored buildings, local shops, and restaurants that reflect the area's rich history and welcoming spirit. The community is friendly, close-knit, and engaged, making it easy to feel at home quickly. The local economy is growing, with a strong foundation in education, manufacturing, and healthcare. You'll also find affordable living, quality schools, and access to excellent parks, libraries, and community programs. Whether you're looking for a vibrant outdoor lifestyle, a supportive community, or simply a quieter pace of life with room to grow, Albemarle and Stanly County offer an exceptional quality of life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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